Hematopoiesis From Human Embryonic Stem Cells

Hematopoiesis provides a well-defined system for studying molecular and cellular processes that control growth and development. The hematopoietic system consists of a heterogeneous array of cells ranging from rare primitive hematopoietic stem cells to large numbers of mature cells. Studies from amphibians, chicks, fish, and mammals show that blood cell emergence is established through waves of distinct hematopoietic compartments arising from …